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The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers

Hamilton, Alexander
Jay, John
Madison, James

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PhilosophyGeneral LawGeneral United States History

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ISBN10: 9362145782
ISBN13: 9789362145789
Publisher: Fingerprint
Published: Apr 30 2025
Pages: 520
Language: English
The Federalist Papers is a foundational work of American political philosophy, constitutional history, and government, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay. Originally published under the pseudonym Publius in 1787 and 1788, these 85 essays were written to argue for the ratification of the newly proposed United States Constitution.

Across the collection, the authors examine the structure and principles of the proposed federal government, addressing questions of federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, representation, executive authority, and judicial power. The essays explain how the Constitution's institutional design was intended to balance effective national government with safeguards against concentrated political power.

Rich in political theory, constitutional law, American history, democracy, and civic thought, The Federalist Papers explores enduring questions about factions, liberty, republican government, public authority, and the relationship between state and federal power. The collection remains an important primary source for studying the political debates surrounding the creation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution.

Thought-provoking and historically significant, The Federalist Papers is ideal for students, teachers, researchers, and readers interested in U.S. history, American government, constitutional studies, political science, and classical political philosophy. It offers direct access to the arguments of three influential participants in the founding-era debate over the structure of the American constitutional system.

Why should readers pick this book?

  • 85 Foundational Political Essays: Explore the arguments Hamilton, Madison, and Jay presented in support of the proposed United States Constitution and its system of government.
  • Understand the U.S. Constitutional Framework: Examine influential discussions of federalism, factions, representation, separation of powers, checks and balances, executive authority, and the judiciary.
  • Ideal for Students & History Readers: Perfect for political science, American history, constitutional studies, civic education, academic research, and readers interested in the development of U.S. government.

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